Obituaries

Mrs. Joanne Rae (Clarke) Brenneman, 93, of Princeton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. Mrs. Brenneman was born on November 21st, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Edwin and Ivy (Hummel) Clarke. She was the youngest of two children. Her sister, Ruth (Clarke) Aumiller preceded her in death, along with her parents. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she met the love of her life George Laverne Brenneman, at youth group, who she married on October 10th, 1949 at Bell Memorial Church in Ellwood City. They just celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary….

William R. “Bill” Biego, 51, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at his residence with his loving father and care givers at his bedside. Bill was born in Ellwood City on August 11th, 1972 to Raymond Biego and the late Alice L. (Cole) Biego. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1990. Bill then studied at Penn State Beaver, Penn State Main, and graduated from Geneva College with a Degree in Civil Engineering. He had worked for PENNDOT, Herr Voss, and CDM Smith Engineering Company. An avid bowler, Billy had bowled twenty four…

A celebration of life service for Perry Phillippi, who passed away on August 19, 2023 has been planned for Sunday October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117. For those unable to attend, go to Facebook and find the service live on Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. The Celebration will remain on the Facebook page for a week.

Mrs. Socorro “Coring” (Dejelo) Zalamea, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Mrs. Zalamea was born on September 25th, 1940 in Sampaloc, Philippines to the late Leon and Julia (Tejada) Dejelo. She had graduated from the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines having earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1961. She worked at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ (1962-1963), Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY (1963-1964), Methodist Evangelical Hospital, Louisville in KY (1964-1965), Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, WV (1965-1970), and The Family Clinic in Ellwood…

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Sandore, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at the Community Living Center in Butler. Tommy was born in Ellwood City on September 29th, 1953 to the late John and Rosa L. (Morabito) Sandore. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tommy enlisted with the Unites States Army on November 2nd, 1970 and served until his honorable discharge on August 11th, 1972 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. Tommy had…

Mr. William R. “Bill” Wiley, 92, of Wayne Township passed away on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at Quality of Life, New Castle. Mr. Wiley was born in Franklin Twp. on November 16th, 1930 to the late Herbert and Mona (Lewis) Wiley. He had attended Lincoln High School. Bill enlisted with the U.S. Army on November 25th, 1952 and served with the Company B 761st Tank Battalion until his discharge on November 24th, 1954 with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army Bill worked at…

Alice M. Cosentino, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday October 13, 2023. Alice was born on December 9, 1927, to Antoinette Rose Maino and Silvio D. (Sam) Alfonso in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1945 in Ellwood city. She continued her education at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Home Economics. After college, Alice moved to Girard, Ohio and taught Home Economics and Mathematics at Girard High school. While living in Girard, she met the love of…

Thomas “Tommy” G. Dovutovich, 72, of Portersville, passed away on October 12th, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Thomas was born on May 24th, 1951 in Sharon to Stephen and Anna (Krizanich) Dovutovich. He was a graduate of Brookfield High School class of 1969, he proudly played on their football team. He also played for various local softball teams. He was catholic by faith. After High School, Thomas went on to serve in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, Thomas worked for General American, Wheatland Tube, Hillcrest Cemetery and R & D Logistics before his retirement. He…

Mr. George H. Creese, Jr., 80, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at AHN Wexford. Mr. Creese was born in Ellwood City to the late George H. and Jeanette (Rossman) Creese, Sr. on October 18th, 1942. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960. For over 40 years George worked at BNZ Materials in Zelienople in the shipping department. He enjoyed softball, bingo, auctions, and most of all family get togethers. He is survived by his daughters Pam Creese (Jim Funkhouser) of Fombell, Patty Nye of Ellwood City, and Dorothy Broge (Fred Sparling)…